Amputee Football National League to kick off next week in Oranmore

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

The Irish Amputee Football Association are delighted to announce the first round of the U Value Amputee Football National League 2022.

Reddington welcomes roads works

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Cllr Andrew Reddington has welcomed the major allocation of funding under the Roads Programme and has paid tribute to the Tuam Area Engineering staff for ensuring the projects were submitted for support.

Women’s business group to raise funds for meningitis charity

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Network Ireland has announced that ACT for Meningitis has been chosen as the group’s charity partner for 2022. ACT for Meningitis is a national charity based in Galway and provides free support services to anyone affected by meningitis in Ireland. It also works to save lives through greater awareness of the disease. Fundraising activities will officially begin with Network’s celebration of International Women’s Day in Co. Westmeath on Tuesday, March 8.

NUI Galway researchers lead 45-country study to better understand sexuality

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Researchers at NUI Galway are looking for people from every county in Ireland to take part in a global study on sex.

The International Sex Survey aims to uncover the different sexual behaviours, preferences and motivations of adults and other topics related to their sex lives.

Cody to visit Galway for charity fundraiser

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Legendary manager Brian Cody is coming to Galway just months after another Kilkenny legend arrived here to take over the senior hurlers.

Hair at 74 introduces Keratin Nanocure

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Hair at 74 are delighted to introduce Keratin Nanocure to their salon at Prospect Hill Galway. Feedback has been amazing for the four-week Keratin Express Blowdry Treatment and the 16-week Smoothing Blowdry Treatment.

Fabulous for taking down that layer of fuzz and reducing blowdry and styling time. Keratin Nanocure® is a revolutionary series of professional products for hair care and hairstyling. It is based on a rebuilding and revitalizing formula that contains nano molecules of keratin protein which permeate the hair fibers, restore and seal hair bonds.

Put your feet first, urges diabetes charity

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

The only national charity for people with diabetes is urging people with the condition to book a foot assessment with a podiatrist.

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Thu, Feb 24, 2022

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New series Saol Clainne starting on TG4

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

During 2021, the series Saol Clainne spent time with families across Ireland facing great difficulties, fighting to overcome obstacles for themselves and their loved ones. These are families that are struggling and suffering, day after day, from tragedies, illnesses and the twists and turns of life.

Winners out west —13 IFTA nominations for TG4

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

This year’s IFTA Film and Drama awards have welcomed thirteen nominations for TG4-funded films. The 18th Irish Film and Television Academy Awards recognise Irish creative talent working in film, drama, and television, and will take place in March. Ten of the TG4 nominations were received by An Cailín Ciúin alone. Foscadh received two nominations, and Doineann has one.

Galway City Council seeks volunteers to roll out successful anti dog-fouling campaign in their area

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

In 2021, ‘Clean it up, you dirty pup!’ - Galway City Council’s novel community engagement approach to tackling dog litter in Galway City - achieved a reduction of 60% dog fouling in the five trial areas. Galway City Council is now seeking volunteers to roll out the successful campaign in new areas in the city.

The initiative is aimed at irresponsible dog owners who do not clean up after their dogs.

Diligent dynamo making sure Galway attracts and retains talent

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Lily Haskins exudes energy — There is a driven purpose about her which bodes well for whatever project she takes on — which is good news for Galway, because right now, Ms Haskins is doing her utmost to tell the world what a great place this is for working, living and...being.

‘Death threats’ are par for the course in public discourse, says City Council CEO

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Death threats against council staff and elected representatives are now par for the course, the CEO of Galway City Council said this week after security arrangements had to be made to allow staff leave City Hall safely.

‘Lethal’ Letteragh Road needs to be addressed, says Cubbard

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Cllr Mike Cubbard wants the Galway City Council to carry out significant work at Letteragh Road.

McNelis raises car parks ticket issue

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

BY CIAN O’CONNELL
Cllr Niall Mc Nelis has asked for confirmation when people can apply to buy monthly tickets for long term car parks in the city.

Appeals for witnesses to assaults in Galway

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Gardaí in Galway are appealing for witnesses following two alleged inciodents of assualt which took place last weekend in the city.

Gardaí make public appeal after dangerous drugs stolen

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Gardaí are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a number of dangerous drugs that were stolen in a burglary at a property in Loughrea in the early hours of Wednesday February 9.

Mayor 'disappointed and dismayed' by councillors vote against cycleway

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Mayor Colette Connolly says she is extremely disappointed and dismayed that 14 councillors opted to vote for Cllr Peter Keane’s motion to revoke a resolution made by the council in September.

Permanent cycleway for Salthill is still possible, says Lyons

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

A permanent cycleway can still be developed in Salthill providing other promenade users are also catered for, according to Independent Galway City West councillor, Donal Lyons.

Debacle shines light on council and councillors’ choices not to act to make Salthill safe

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

It is clear that neither the executive of Galway City Council nor city councillors are willing to deliver available solutions to keeping small, soft, bodies of tiny humans safe when cycling to school. The debacle over a teeny temporary cycleway in Salthill shows the need for system change.

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